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kpone9PRO InfinityMember since 2011
Pro-DJs are about to get a new lease of life, as Pioneer unveils the CDJ-2000nexus -- the industry's first multiplayer to be compatible with rekordbox™ DJ software on smartphones and tablets.

Inheriting the DNA of the much-loved CDJ-2000, the CDJ-2000nexus has evolved beyond
DJs' wildest dreams. DJs can prepare amazing sets and playlists using the included Pioneer rekordbox software or download the new rekordbox app to access the same features on their smartphone or tablet. Music can then be loaded onto the CDJ-2000nexus via USB or, new for the CDJ-2000nexus, Wi-Fi.

The CDJ-2000nexus is bursting with exciting new and improved features that really put the joy back into performing.
Slip Mode: a popular feature on Pioneer’s CDJ-900, Slip Mode silently continues track playback during a loop, reverse or scratch and brings the music back at the right point when the DJ exits the performance.
Improved Quantize: Quantize uses the track’s beat grid to ensure loops and cues are set and triggered in time with music, with 100 per cent accuracy. And DJs can now access Quantize via its own dedicated ON/OFF button.
Active Loop: DJs can use rekordbox to set an Active Loop at the end of tracks to ensure they’re never caught unprepared again. The CDJ-2000nexus will even display a beat countdown to that point.
Hot Cue auto load: instantly loads up to three pre-set Hot Cues when a track is loaded onto the player.
Emergency Loop: if the player becomes disconnected from the source, the CDJ-2000nexus automatically goes into a four-beat loop, which DJs can scratch or mix into another source.
Last track played: DJs can use the dial to easily navigate backwards through the last five tracks loaded on a player.
Rating on the go: rate and change the ratings of tracks during performance, and it will be automatically synched with rekordbox.

Improved track information to make mixing a breeze
The CDJ-2000nexus automatically displays even more information on its large LCD screen.
Beat Countdown: DJs can use rekordbox to mark key points on a track, and the CDJ-2000nexus counts down to them from up to 64 bars away.
Phase Meter: DJs can see the position of the beat in the bar and compare the phase with the master deck on each player at a glance.
Key Analysis Indicator: this browse feature known as the ‘traffic light system’ shows you which songs are in a compatible musical key with the master deck and, when used with Master Tempo, ensures harmonised mixes every time.

Sharper screen and improved browsing
The new player inherits the 6.1-inch full colour LCD screen from the CDJ-2000. Browsing and selecting music is even easier; DJs can choose how they view tracks – list, artwork, or custom view – and scroll through using the large rotary dial.
My Settings function for immediate access to personal preferences
DJs can access their personal preferences on any CDJ-2000nexus thanks to My Settings. The player automatically detects settings that have been selected in rekordbox – including Quantize ON/OFF and Master Tempo ON/OFF – for a customised DJ booth in seconds.
High-quality sound and improved LAN port
The CDJ-2000nexus boasts professional quality audio circuitry, and a built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card, for a clear, powerful sound even at club volumes. A precision engineered Wolfson DAC, which plays master quality audio files up to 24 bit/48 kHz, reduces jitter, while the player’s signal-to-noise ratio of 115dB ensures incredibly accurate sound reproduction.
A new IEC connection allows a more professional power connection for improved sound quality. In addition the improved LAN port design is more robust and now makes it impossible to plug in the wrong cable.
Stylish, robust design and familiar layout
The CDJ-2000nexus inherits its design and layout from its club-standard predecessor – but with a few improvements. The metal colour jog wheel and pots give the unit a more premium look, while the anti-scratch panel keeps it looking sleek and new. And white illumination ensures a contemporary look and high visibility in the booth.

Other features
Improved jog wheel tension dial
Control various DJ software via MIDI/HID control
Pro DJ link enables sharing source with up to four players connected by LAN cable
Supports MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF music files.





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Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 2:40 am
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 2:50 am
kpone9PRO InfinityMember since 2011
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 2:54 am
funny to see that dj's who use software like vdj were always seen as "not real" dj's, but the "real" dj's all llove the new features on this machine, which is basically more and more starting to do the exact same thing we do for years now with software, like big wave forms, better loop functions and so on.
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 4:42 am
I did spot that the WiFi isn't built in to the CDJ-2000 Nexus - the Pioneer web site states that a wireless router is required.
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 4:59 am
Nice to see the deck have an IEc power input now hopefully soon the DJM series will have a built in USB hub too.
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 5:42 am
DJ CyderPRO InfinityModeratorMember since 2003
Master sync, waveform and auto loop oh my!
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 7:43 am
Wow ..... wish I had DJ software that could do all that :)
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 8:11 am
At 5000 a set, I think I'll pass..........
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 8:14 am
Question: What do you get when you take the best features of VirtualDJ and put them inside an industry leading 'CD player'.

Answer: CDJ-2000 Nexus...

The fact that DJ's still refer to the CDJ as a CD player is the first issue. It doesn't 'play' the CD at all - That is if you bother to put a CD in them (meaning the 2000) of course.

Even the 1000 isn't a CD player. It's a computer with CD-ROM!!

Pioneer are now referring to them as 'multiplayers' which is more realistic.

All that is missing from the 1000 or 2000 is a keyboard and mouse!

CDJ users have been digital jocks longer than most realise...

Cheers,

Roy
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 9:16 am
bagpussPRO InfinityMember since 2003

This is going to upset the semi-purist Pioneer fanboys. Those who thought they were spinning and scratching CDs completely ignored it's all software based. As I said a week or two ago, Pioneer didn't go for the high res waveform and more advanced software features due to being cheap, it was never about mixing ideology for a purist minority. Now it's just the Serato camp that's sync free but how long will they hold out?
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 10:36 am
So at the moment on Serato they slide the pitch control to match BPM from one track to another.

What's so different about pressing a button to do it?

Keith
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 10:47 am
When you pay all this money for this gear and then its out of date after a couple of years you\'ve really got to be earning the money to justify it.

Do you still need to use the phono leads with a djm mixer? or can you use a single lead like that digital lead or control lead.

And what is wireless? you still need a usb lead for midi control don't you?


 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 10:51 am
kradcliffe wrote :
So at the moment on Serato they slide the pitch control to match BPM from one track to another.


As I've said before beat matching by 'eye' is the same as sync.Most hours DJ's I see rarely where headphones.

Surely these guys are crying out for it!

Cheers,

Roy
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 10:56 am
Charlie Wilson wrote :
When you pay all this money for this gear and then its out of date after a couple of years you\'ve really got to be earning the money to justify it.

Do you still need to use the phono leads with a djm mixer? or can you use a single lead like that digital lead or control lead.

And what is wireless? you still need a usb lead for midi control don't you?


Obv you can just use single digital leads to the mixer from the cdj (if your mixer has digital input)
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 12:16 pm
Do you use a standard phono for that or is it a different lead?
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 1:45 pm
If you' re talking about the cable yes you can use a typical RCA cable. However there are "special" cables which are more suitable for transmiting digital signal thru them. Just ask cables for coaxial digital sound.
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 2:54 pm
DJ CyderPRO InfinityModeratorMember since 2003
there is no problem with short unbalanced run. Pioneer assumes your mixer is right there for around a 8-20" run no signal loss or degeneration can happen in a run that short this is why they don't bother to put balanced jacks on there.
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 3:29 pm
Just for clarification:
My post above was for the digital coaxial output of the unit (orange lead). Not for the typical analog line-out (red & white leads)
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 3:34 pm
Cheers
 

Posted Thu 06 Sep 12 @ 4:48 pm
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